At a glance the quick version
Approximate typical weights; no range given.
Coat and looks how to spot one
smooth, rough or long/silky, without undercoat
A muscular, athletic hound found in three coat types: smooth, rough and a silky variety known locally as 'polserut', which is unusual among Iberian podencos.12
Personality what they are like
A keen, focused hunting dog with strong natural drive, happiest when it has a job to do outdoors.2
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. Developed for hunting rabbits over varied Mediterranean terrain, so it needs plenty of daily exercise and chances to use its nose.2
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The smooth and rough coats need little care beyond occasional brushing; the silky coat benefits from more regular brushing.12
The story where it all began
A traditional rabbit dog of eastern Spain, long kept by working people who often hunted with it at night. Some describe it as possibly the oldest of the Iberian podencos. It gained official Valencian recognition in 2013 and RSCE recognition in 2017.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Generalitat Valenciana
- Officially recognised as a native Valencian breed in 2013.1
- Real Sociedad Canina de España (RSCE)
- Recognised in 2017.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Podenco Valenciano. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- Podenco Valenciano - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, recognition, size, coat, colours, history
- Podenco valenciano - Wikipedia (es) es.wikipedia.orgused for coat varieties, uses, character, facts
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.